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Ministry of Electronics & IT
UIDAI tops Grievance Redressal Index in Nov, fourth month in a row
Unique Identification Authority of India  has once again awarded first rank amongst all Group A Ministries, Departments and Autonomous Bodies for resolution of public grievances in the rankings report published by Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances  for November 2022. This is the fourth month in a row when UIDAI has topped the said rankings.
UIDAI’s new Open-Source CRM  system is enhancing user experience and improving service delivery to the residents. This system has the capability to support multiple channels like phone call, e-mail, chatbot, web portal, social media, letter, and walk-in through which the grievances can be registered, tracked and resolved effectively.
Through this new CRM system, UIDAI has moved towards centralized grievance handling mechanism. The UIDAI head quarter and its regional offices  are using common platform for CRM case creation and resolution through various channels.
UIDAI’s newly launched Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning  based Chatbot, ‘Aadhaar Mitra’ is also becoming popular among residents and has even featured in a popular TV quiz show hosted by a famous film star. Around 30,000 conversations on “Aadhaar Mitra” are happening on daily basis and it is expected to cross 50,000 figures, soon.
The new Chatbot comes with enhanced features like - check Aadhaar enrollment/update status, tracking of Aadhaar PVC card status, information on enrollment centre location etc. Residents can even register their grievances and track them using Aadhaar Mitra. "Aadhaar Mitra" is available in both English and Hindi languages.
UIDAI is constantly working to facilitate “ease of living” for residents and is further committed to strengthen its Grievance Redressal Mechanism towards an even more efficient service delivery.
Ministry of Finance
DFS observes Special Campaign 2.0 to minimise pendency and to institutionalise Swachata
The Department of Financial Services , Ministry of Finance, and its affiliated organisations have undertaken the Special Campaign 2.0 to minimise the pendency and to institutionalise Swachata. All the organisations of DFS were briefed and requested to participate in cleanliness campaign by identifying cleanliness sites and by organising activities to clean and to remove scraps.
Environmentally friendly measures and inclusivity measures were also suggested to be undertaken. Collectively more than 80% of the targeted sites have been cleaned/beautified. Daily reports in this regard were uploaded in the SCPDM Portal of DARPG, the nodal department for the purpose.
In the DFS, the momentum to the campaign was gathered by visit of Union Minister of State for Finance Shri Bhagwat Kishanrao Karad & Secretary  meeting officers/staffs in various sections advising them to use 100% e-office and to review old files. It was advised to use 03.00-5:30 pm of every working days for the record management activities.
The space management, removal of scraps, setting up of ramps, plantation drive, beautification of corridor etc were undertaken. Since the campaign started more than 100 posts  on various social media platforms were made by various organisations of DFS.
Cleanliness Campaign: -
Scrap Disposal:
Plantation Campaign:
Beautification of Corridors:
Inclusivity Measures:
Ramp for differently abled persons.
A Few Links/Post:
DFS:
https://twitter.com/dfs_india/status/1578755694244687872?s=48&t=Vv0FfhXMFdOFc464UBjtMg
SIDBI:
https://twitter.com/sidbiofficial/status/1583395367999004672
NHB: https://twitter.com/NhbIndia/status/1583396758834786306?s=20&t=3DSwJ2BJU3K06UdPXjEuIQ
Bank of Maharashtra:
https://twitter.com/mahabank/status/1583392289837449216?s=20&t=mlj22opSW0bHG70nW3slRQ
Bank of India:
https://twitter.com/BankofIndia_IN/status/1583352552615071744?t=6qUIbBAx4lpiJl9AvvyzNA&s=08
LIC: https://twitter.com/LICIndiaForever/status/1583343075664855042
Special Service and Features
8.45 kg gold worth Rs.4.30 crores seized by Chennai Air Customs. Nine arrested
Based on information on friday seventeen passengers including four ladies who had arrived from Dubai by Fly Dubai flight FZ 8515 and Emirates flight EK 542 were intercepted at exit on suspicion of carrying of gold. On their personal search 48 bundles of gold paste weighing 9.03 kg was recovered from rectum. On extraction 7.72 kgs of gold worth Rs. 3.93 crores was recovered. On further search 12 gold cut bits weighing 386 grams and 1 gold chain weighing 74 grams were also recovered from their pant pockets and hand bags. Total 8.18 kgs of gold worth Rs. 4.16 crore was recovered and seized under Customs Act. Nine arrested including one lady.
In another case, today one Kalandar Ilyas, 28, of Ramanathapuram who arrived from Sharjah by Indigo flight 6E 8245 was intercepted at exit. On personal search three bundles of gold paste weighing 310 grams was recovered from rectum. On extraction 271 grams of gold worth Rs. 14 lakhs was recovered and seized under Customs Act.
Total 8.45 kg gold worth Rs.4.30 crores seized by Chennai Air Customs in 18 cases. Nine arrested including one lady.
Further investigation is under process, according to a press release issued by the Commissioner of Customs Chennai International Airport.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves closure of Biecco Lawrie Limited
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal for closure of the Biecco Lawrie Limited  including giving Voluntary Retirement Scheme / Voluntary Separation Scheme  to the employees of the Company.
The idling assets of BLL will be subsequently put into productive use after meeting all the liabilities in accordance with the extant guidelines of the Government.
Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has taken various steps for revival of the Company from time to time. However, the Company could not be revived and further, there appeared no possibility of revival of the Company considering the competitive business environment as well as huge capital requirement. Continued loss has made further operations of the company not only unviable but also resulted in substantial distress to officials and staff due to uncertain future.
Background:
BLL is a Schedule ‘C’ Central Public Sector Enterprise  with 67.33% and 32.33% equity share held by Oil Industry Development Board  and Government of India respectively. The remaining 0.44% shares are held by others.
The Company, having its registered Office and Headquarters at Kolkata, West Bengal operates in four business segments: Switchgear Manufacturing, Electrical Repair, Projects Division and Lube blending & filling facility.
The Company has consistently been under financial stress and has had performance-related issues. It has been making losses for the last several years. BLL’s accumulated losses had become more than the equity and the net worth had become negative. The Net worth of the Company stood ₹  78.88 crore at the end of the FY 2017-18 and accumulated loss as on 31.03.2018 was ₹  153.95 crore.
Finance Commission
Finance Commission holds Meeting with Trade Associations and Industry Bodies of Telangana
The 15th Finance Commission had a detailed meeting with the Trade Associations and Industry Bodies of the Telangana state. Representatives of ETAPCCI, CII, TIF, and others were present.
The Commission noted that the tertiary sector is the largest contributor to GSVA  of Telangana - IT and ITeS units have been key drivers . Telangana State’s share is over 10 per cent of the country’s IT exports.
ii) Share of secondary sector in GSVA of Telangana is lowest amongst all southern states.
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Sector
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Telangana
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Andhra Pradesh
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Tamil Nadu
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Karnataka
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Kerala|
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Primary
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17.54
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37.01
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13.07
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11.64
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13.06
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Secondary
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18.66
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19.44
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33.57
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22.08
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24.35
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Tertiary
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63.80
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43.55
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53.36
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66.27
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62.59
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Note: Data pertains to 2017-18 for all States except Kerala .
iii) Manufacturing sector in the state majorly comprises pharmaceutical industry, non-metallic mineral products such as cements, granite etc., electrical equipment & food processing industry.
iv) Telangana was ranked second in Ease of Doing Business  Rankings, 2018 with a score of 98.28%, trailing by just 0.02 percentage points from Andhra Pradesh, which was ranked first.
As per the State’s Memorandum, the impact of Goods and Service Tax  in the sector has been as follows:
i) Increase in number of dealers in the post-GST regime works out to 37.4%, due to efforts of State.
ii) Except in the initial months, the State has not received any GST compensation. The growth rate of GST revenue for State of Telangana was 20% against 14.7% for Andhra Pradesh from April to Dec., 2018 over the same period last year.
The Commission further noted that:
i) A Legislation giving statutory status to the new industrial policy called the “Telangana State Industrial Project Approval and Self-Certification System”  was enacted. Under this legislation, a right to Single Window Clearance has been bestowed on all applicants.
ii) Telangana Industrial Health Clinic Ltd  has been set up to revive the sick small and medium scale industrial units.
iii) T-HUB was launched in 2015, with mission to catalyze the creation of one of the brightest and most vibrant entrepreneurial community in the world in order to encourage start-ups.
iv) The Government has fast tracked development of Kakatiya Integrated Mega Textile Park  in Warangal  District which is spread over an area of 2000 acres.
V) The Commission was very appreciative of the state governments initiatives for skill development through its project TASK.
The meeting discussed the State’s need to provide enhanced impetus to development of manufacturing sector, which, in turn, would reduce its overdependence on IT / ITeS sector, thereby, reducing concentration risk to growth.
The meeting also discussed that out of 31 districts in the State, there are only 4 districts  whose per capita income  is above the State’s average PCY. These districts are the ones where the industry and service sector activities are concentrated, thereby leaving large areas of under-development in the State.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 179.13 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 49,948
- Active cases stand at 0.12%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.68%
- 8,055 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,24,06,150
- 3,993 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 77.43 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 8,73,395 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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PRESS INFORMATION BUREAU
MINISTRY OF INFORMATION & BROADCASTING
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Sustainable Business Model
Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  is implementing MSME Champions scheme. The objective is to modernize MSMEs’ manufacturing processes, reduce wastages, encourage innovativeness, sharpen business competitiveness and facilitate their National and Global reach and excellence. Various financial incentives are being provided to MSMEs under the scheme. There are 3 components under the MSME Champions scheme, the details of which are as below:
- MSME-Sustainable 
- MSME-Competitive 
- MSME-Innovative 
The MSMEs registered under MSME Sustainable  Certification Scheme have benefitted through assessment on different parameters in Bronze, Silver and Gold certification levels. The MSME Sustainable  Certification Scheme is based on an assessment model which includes various parameters that encourage MSMEs to improve their processes and systems to enhance quality and also move towards sustainability. Specific parameters to encourage MSMEs adopt practices towards sustainability are Energy Management, Environment Management, Natural Resource Management, Corporate Social Responsibility etc. The scheme was launched on April 28, 2022, more than 22,000 MSMEs have registered, out of which 734 Bronze, 32 Silver and 25 Gold certifications have been awarded till date to the MSMEs and the remaining registered MSMEs are under process for certification subject to fulfillment of assessment criteria.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
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Ministry of Tourism
Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel and CM of Haryana Shri Manohar Lal Khattarhold a meeting for the development of tourism related projectsin the state
Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel and Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Manohar Lal Khattarheld a meeting in New Delhi today for the development of new tourism related projects in Haryana and to speed up the ongoing projects in the state. Secretary, GoI, Tourism Shri Arvind Singh , joint secretaries of Union Ministries of Tourism and Culture and other senior officers of Central and State government were also present during the meeting.
During the meeting, the state government gave details of the proposed Krishna Circuit Project-II. Development of tourist infrastructure at important tourist/pilgrim places related to SrimadBhagwad Geeta & Mahabharata at Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Karnal, Panipat and Mewat under the Krishna circuit phase-II of Swadesh Darshan Scheme is planned under this project. Apart from this, the two sides discussed Heritage Circuit Rewari, virtual museum at Jyotisar near Kurukshetra and development of Pinjore Gardens, MorniHills , science city among others.The progress of ongoing PRASHAD projects at Nada Sahib Gurudwara and Mata Mansa Devi were also reviewed by ShPrahald Singh Patel and the state government was asked to speed up the completion.
Union Minister for Tourism & Culture  Prahlad Singh Patel said that after completion of Krishna circuit projectI, the Haryana state government is now working on Krishna circuit project II and the central government will extend support under its existing schemes of Tourism and Culture ministries including Swadesh Darshan. Shri Patel appreciated the proposal of the state government for setting up an impressive virtual museum based on Gita & Mahabharat at Jyotisar, a presentation of the same was made at the meeting today.
ShPrahlad Singh Patel laid special emphasis on the Rakhigarhi project which is being developed as one of the five iconic archaeological sites in the country and said that once developed, it has a huge potential to attract tourists.
Later, talking to media, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar expressed his happiness at the encouraging response from the Centre for the various tourism and culture related projects in the state of Haryana. Shri Khattar added that we have proposed a plan for Jyotisar which is a major pilgrimage site near Kurukshetra, Haryana, where Lord Krishna revealed the Gita. Our Plan is to develop an experiential Museum there with the aim of fostering a better understanding of the essence of the Geeta and the Mahabharat, ShKhattar explained.
Ministry of Textiles
Textiles Minister Gives Away Handicrafts Export Awards
SmritiIrani giving away EPCH awards
Union Minister of Textiles, SmritiZubinIrani, presented awardsto handicrafts exportersfor their outstanding performance in exports for the year 2015-16 and 2016-17 at a function at India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida, Delhi NCR last evening. Minister of State for Textiles, Ajay Tamta and Development Commissioner [Handicrafts],Shantmanu, were also present on the occasion. The awards for outstanding performance of handicrafts exports were given under different categories to 136 exporters. 70 awards were given for the year 2015-16 and 66 awards were distributed for the year 2016-17 during the ceremony.
Speaking on the occasion,Textiles Ministersaid that export awards always inspire the artisans to make better quality products and encourage others to make greater efforts so that they may win the award the following year. She further said that this healthy competition keeps the momentum going not only for the individual but also paves the way for the country to earn foreign exchange therebycreating a brand image of millions of artisans and craftpersons engaged in making world class products across different craft clusters in the country.
The Textiles Minister applauded the performance of theExport Promotion Council for Handicrafts  for being the best in the business and doing excellent work since its inception in every field whether it is setting up of infrastructure facilities in craft clusters, creating brand image of handcrafted products worldwide and helping exporters in innovating new designs and styles. She also appreciated EPCH for starting a diploma course for the children of the artisans working in the handicraft sector and urged EPCH to start an award scheme for those exporters who help the artisans in need and also contribute to theirupliftment. The Minister thanked the EPCH for itsefforts incontributingtowards the education of girls of leprosy affected families.
- EPCH, O.P. Prahladka, said that in order to explore and foray into emerging and new markets, the Council recently participated in a show in West African Market of Nigeria at Lagos. Further, EPCH is making presentations to various industry associations and chambers in Lagos so as to encourage Nigerian designers to source their requirements of home, lifestyle, fashion, furniture and textiles products from India.
The handicrafts exports during the year 2015-16 was to the tune of Rs. 21,557.12 crores which touched Rs. 24,392.39 crore in 2016-17 with an overall increase in exports of 13.15% in rupee terms and 10.52% in dollar terms. The handicraft exports during 2018-19 went ahead to the tune of Rs. 16,825.75 crore during April-November, 2018-19.
Ministry of Defence
VICE CHIEF OF ARMY STAFF PROCEEDS ON A VISIT TO QATAR
Lieutenant General C P Mohanty, Vice Chief of the Army Staff has proceeded on a two day visit to Qatar from 08 to 09 December 2021. During the visit, the Vice Chief will take forward the excellent defence cooperation between the State of Qatar and India through multiple meetings with senior functionaries of the Qatari security establishment.
The VCOAS is scheduled to call on the MOS for Defence Affairs, Chief of Staff, Qatar Armed Forces, Commander of Qatar Emiri Land Forces  and the Commandant of Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College where he will exchange ideas on issues of mutual interest. The Vice Chief will visit the Headquarters of Qatar Emiri Land Forces, the Ahmed Bin Mohammed Military College and Amiri Guard HQ. A key aspect of the visit is his scheduled interaction with the senior leadership of leading Qatari Defence industries. This visit will further strengthen the bilateral defence cooperation between both the nations.
PIB Headquarters
We are more efficient than private sector-Uday Bhaskar, CMD-BDL
MIDHANI played an important role in equipping the country to be self-reliant- Dr. Dinesh Kumar Likhi, CMD, MIDHANI
MIDHANI is a mine of strategic materials and is providing strategic materials to all the prominent Sectors in the country said Shri V. Uday Bhaskar, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharat Dynamics Limited while addressing the Customer Meet: 2018 was organized by MIDHANI with a theme ‘45 Years of Glorious Partnership’ in Hyderabad today.
He recollected MIDHANI’s contribution with pride, particularly in Missile Sector from wire guided Anti Tank Guided Missiles  era to contemporary Long Range Surface to Air Missile  in association with DRDO and BDL. Dwelling upon the Changing security environment and technological needs, he expressed his full confidence in MIDHANI’s potential to meet all challenges and provide best metallurgical solutions as per Nation’s requirement. He appreciated the efforts of Dr. Dinesh Kumar Likhi, CMD, MIDHANI for bringing up the various organizations and PSUs to come together and work together to face the threat from private sectors.
There’s a long felt need to provide remote access to monitor progress of orders and interact with manufacturing unit customers across the country, in this regard a “Customer Service Portal” was launched by the chief guest shri V. Uday Bhaskar .
Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Dinesh Kumar Likhi, Chairman and Managing Director, MIDHANI emphasized MIDHANI’s insuperable commitments towards customers and development of new materials. He informed the participants about modernization programme along with the ground breaking ceremony for the mega project of Wide Plate Mill, new upcoming projects  as well as Armouring Unit at IMT, Rohtak. MIDHANI’s strategic shift from our traditional ‘Make to Stock’ to a more aggressive "Make for Anticipated Order" was appreciated by customers with big applause.
Midhani has played an important role in equipping the country to be self-reliant with its contributions in fields such as research, development, manufacture and supply of critical alloys and products of national security and strategic importance. “Right now there is no domestic manufacturing of Nickel-Titanium Shape Memory Alloys for commercial applications in India, thus making us completely dependent on imports,” said Dinesh Kumar Likhi, Chairman and Managing Director of MIDHANI.
Guest of Honour Shri Sailendra Nath, GM/Field Gun Factory , Shri Dinesh Shrivastav, CEO/Nuclear Fuel Complex  and Shri A.K. Negi, Inspector General/Sashastra Seema Bal  appreciated MIDHANI’s vital support towards their projects and commitments.
Dignitaries attending the event complimented the contributions of all MIDHANIANs for their efforts towards indigenisation, producing Equipments for the National Security and successful conduct of Customer Meet. Renowned Scientists, Senior Officials and Engineers from the strategic sectors and other Defence/Police Organizations attended the Meet.
Special Service and Features
Chennai Airport conducts preventive Vigilance Workshop
A preventive vigilance workshop was conducted for employees of Airports Authority of India, Southern Region and Chennai Airport for creating awareness of Vigilance among employees. The workshop was inaugurated by Shri Amal Garg, IRS, CVO, Airports Authority India, in the august presence of Shri. R. Madhavan, Regional Executive Director, Southern Region, Dr. Shard Kumar, Airport Director, Chennai Airport and other senior officials of AAI. A presentation on Vigilance Administration for Good Governance was given by Shri Anurag Sharma, GM. Various presentations on Preventive Vigilance, Vulnerabilities in Procurement and case studies were given by vigilance officials. More than 50 officials participated in the function, according to the .Press releases issued by U.Jayachandran, Manager RHQ , AAI, Chennai
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Ministry of Textiles
44,037 number of MUDRA loans with loan amount of Rs.246.24 crore sanctioned to handloom sector
The Union Minister of State for Textiles, Smt. Darshana Jardosh in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today shared that 44,037 number of MUDRA loans with loan amount of Rs.246.24 crore have been sanctioned to handloom sector during the last three years and current financial year  under Concessional Credit/Weaver MUDRA Scheme.
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India has written to Chairman/CEO/MD/President of all Banks and State Governments to sensitize Bank branches about the scheme, register on portal, expeditious sanction/disbursement of loans and organize regular meetings to monitor the progress for increasing number & amount of loans to weavers, across the Country.
Ministry of Textiles, Government of India has requested State Governments to sponsor maximum number of loan applications for handloom pockets. Further, intensive publicity through newspapers, Awareness Camps/ Chaupals & distribution of pamphlets in weavers' pockets are being organized in association with State Governments & banks concerned to encourage and educate handloom weavers for availing loan benefits. Local Public Representatives are also being invited in Awareness Camps/Chaupals for their affirmative impact on the handloom workers.